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Farmer perceptions of climate variability, adaptation practices, and livelihood implications in the Garhwal Himalaya
How are Himalayan farmers responding to climate variability? Our recent study from the Garhwal Himalaya combines climate records with household surveys to examine farmer perceptions, adaptation strategies, and their implications for livelihoods and resilience.
Beyond Fragmented Leadership Models: A Conceptual Integrated Theory of Leadership Effectiveness in a VUCA World
Leadership in a VUCA world demands more than fragmented theories. This study reframes leadership effectiveness as an emergent, system-level outcome shaped by ethics, culture, agility, and innovation, offering the Integrated Leadership Effectiveness Framework (ILEF), a model for modern leadership.
When Metals Collide: How Copper Shapes Cadmium Uptake in Crops
Heavy metal contamination in soils is a growing threat to food safety. Cd, a toxic metal, can accumulate in crops, posing serious risks to human health. But in real soils, Cd rarely acts alone. Cu, an essential micronutrient, often co-occurs with Cd, but how do these metals interact inside plants?
Advancing Sustainable Road Infrastructure through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) offers a holistic framework to evaluate environmental impacts of road construction materials. Using recycled and secondary materials can significantly reduce emissions, energy use, and resource depletion supporting sustainable, circular infrastructure development.
